High School Student Athletes , College Athletes, Pro Athletes ,
I help high school/College and pro soccer players, and other sport’s athletes who want to stay calm, focused, and confident when the pressure is on and off the field.
Mental Performance Coach
Train your mind like you train your body. Build composure, focus, and confidence for game day.
Hi, I'm Ben Brannigan, a mental performance coach for student-athletes to college and the pro ranks. What makes my approach different is that I don't just talk about mindset. I train it. Through breathwork, routines, and pressure-based practice, you learn to stay calm, focused, and confident when it matters most. It works because it's practical, repeatable, and built around your sport, your goals, and your game-day moments, so you perform with composure instead of hoping it shows up.
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Lessons taught
15
Years experience
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My Background I'm a certified and qualified sports psychologist and a life, mental and habit change NLP practitioner coach, with additional certifications in neuroscience, neurodiversity and neuropsychology from Setanta College and international programs. On the soccer side, I'm a UEFA and US Soccer coach, an official IYCA coach and ambassador, an NxGenAthletix partner, and the NPI International Development Pathways Director and Senior Soccer Evaluator. You get mental performance coaching backed by real science and real game knowledge. My Coaching Style I don't just talk about mindset, I train it. Sessions are practical, science-backed and built around your sport, your goals and your game-day moments. Using breathwork, routines and pressure-based practice, you'll learn skills you can repeat on demand, so composure and confidence show up when it matters most. Who I Love Working With Driven student-athletes in soccer and other sports who are ready to work, want to understand how their mind performs, and want to compete with calm, focus and belief. "Ready to train your mind? , Book your sessions now “
I help high school/College and pro soccer players, and other sport’s athletes who want to stay calm, focused, and confident when the pressure is on and off the field.
I help club and academy players build composure, focus and confidence for match days, selection pressure and big moments, using breathwork, routines and pressure-based practice.
I help athletes in any sport learn to stay calm, reset after mistakes and focus under pressure, using mental skills that transfer from one sport to the next.
I help athletes get ready for evaluations, trials and showcase events. With my background as a senior soccer evaluator, I know what it takes to handle nerves and show your best.
Live video sessions — your coach sends the call link before your lesson.

Welcome to the Elite Performance Reset Sprint. Over the next 14 days, we are going to identify exactly what is causing your performance dip and build the mental armor required to get your edge back on the pitch. Your first step is to complete the Intake Blueprint below. This must be filled out at least 24hours before our initial 60-minute call. Intake Blueprint form use this link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEniuJs4e1z_ZsiXg-j4yN8wPN4c8WYrLrmv8ZkJ-gqVvgAQ/view

Welcome to the Performance Breakthrough System. Over the next 28 days, we are going to completely rewire how you process the game. We are leaving behind emotional reactions and building elite-level game intelligence. Your first step is to complete the Behavioral Assessment below. Be brutally honest. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4URQahCY8-yPi19JO30dXwiGmjflLzHuTBZQwsOJWrc3rjQ/viewform
$1,250 total

A complete 360 degree athletic and cognitive transformation building the holistic professional grade infrastructure required to succeed at the elite level. Form must be filled out below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4URQahCY8-yPi19JO30dXwiGmjflLzHuTBZQwsOJWrc3rjQ/viewform
$2,750.04 total
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This should be mandatory for every youth academy player." "I’ve known Ben for years through our UEFA and USSF licensing, and his ability to blend elite tactical coaching with cognitive behavioral tools is unmatched. When he shared his 'Flush Routine' methodology with me for peer review, I immediately saw the value. So many players have the physical tools but lack the mental software to execute when scouts are watching. Ben’s curriculum bridges that gap perfectly. It is the most practical, science-backed mindset program in youth soccer today." — Thomas R., UEFA A Licensed Coach & MLS Next Academy Director”
Thomas R., UEFA A Licensed Coach & MLS Next Academy Director
Coach Davis M., Division I College Coach & Professional Scout
1 lesson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Exactly what collegiate and professional scouts are looking for." "As a scout, the number one thing I look for isn't a perfect first touch; it’s how a player reacts three seconds after they make a mistake. Do they drop their head, or do they reset and recover? I reviewed Coach Ben’s 4-week mental blueprint, and it specifically trains the exact psychological resilience that college and pro programs are desperate for. If a player implements his pre-game and mistake-recovery routines, they immediately increase their stock on the field." — Coach Davis M., Division I College Coach & Professional Scout
Dr. Elena K., Clinical Sports Psychologist & Master Coach
1 lesson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "He treats the root cause, not just the symptom." "I’ve collaborated with Ben in the Master Life Coaching space, and his application of vagal nerve stimulation and proactive visualization for young athletes is completely ahead of the curve. He isn't just telling kids to 'be confident'—he is teaching them the actual biology of why they freeze and giving them the remote control to their own brain. I highly endorse his methodology. Parents, if your athlete struggles with performance anxiety, Ben is the specialist you need." — Dr. Elena K., Clinical Sports Psychologist & Master Coach
Jessica T. (Mom of a U17 Goalkeeper)
1 lesson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I was skeptical about online mindset coaching... I was wrong." "I wasn't sure how much impact a weekly Zoom call would have, but Coach Ben’s background in neuroscience makes this completely different from standard sports psychology. He explains things in a way that just 'clicked' for my 16-year-old. The pre-game mental routine they built together has completely eliminated his pre-game anxiety. He looks so much more relaxed and confident before kickoff now. If your kid struggles with confidence, book a spot immediately." — Jessica T. (Mom of a U17 Goalkeeper)
Elena C. (Mom of a U13 Defender)
1 lesson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "We got our happy kid back." "This program isn't just about soccer; it’s about their mental health. My daughter was putting so much pressure on herself that she was starting to hate the sport she used to love. The tactical breathing and mental reframing Coach Ben taught her gave her her joy back. She is playing freely again, taking risks, and smiling on the field. You can spend thousands on private technical trainers, but if their mind isn't right, it doesn't matter. Work with Coach Ben." — Elena C. (Mom of a U13 Defender)
Sarah M. (Mom of a 2012 ECNL Player)
Sarah M. (Mom of a 2012 ECNL Player)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The 'Game-Day Freeze' is completely gone." "My 14-year-old daughter was the classic 'practice player.' On Thursdays, she was aggressive and creative, but on Saturdays, she looked terrified. We tried everything—pep talks, bribery, getting angry—nothing worked. We signed up for Coach Ben’s online program, and learning about the 'Amygdala Hijack' changed everything. Ben gave her actual, physical tools to calm her nervous system down. By week 3, she was demanding the ball in tight spaces. Best investment we’ve made in her soccer career, period." — Sarah M. (Mom of a 2012 ECNL Player)
David L. (Dad of a U15 Center Midfielder)
David L. (Dad of a U15 Center Midfielder)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The 3-Second Flush Routine saved our season." "Before working with Coach Ben here in North Texas, one bad pass would ruin my son's entire game. He would put his head down and just mentally check out. The 'Flush Routine' Ben taught him was an absolute game-changer. I literally watched him make a mistake last weekend, do his physical reset cue, and 10 seconds later, sprint back to win a tackle. Ben doesn't just give motivational speeches; he gives them a step-by-step mental system. Highly recommend." — David L. (Dad of a U15 Center Midfielder)
Everything you need to know before booking with Ben.
I teach mental performance to athletes aged 10 and up. With 15 years of coaching experience, I use practical strategies tailored to the athlete’s sport and goals to work on focus, resilience and decision-making. Share the athlete’s sport and what they’d like to work on to see if these lessons are a fit.
I offer mental performance coaching online, tailored to your sport and goals. I haven’t listed an in-person venue, so ask me whether in-person sessions are available and where before booking.
I don’t offer mental performance lessons shared with a friend or family member. I tailor coaching to your sport and goals, drawing on 15 years of coaching experience to work on focus, resilience, and decision-making.
I teach mental performance to beginner, intermediate, and expert athletes. I have 15 years of coaching experience, and tailor practical, science-backed sessions to your sport and goals, using strategies such as mindfulness and routines.
For your first mental performance lesson, bring a laptop and make sure you have working Wi-Fi. Please leave your phone and food aside; have a notepad, pen, and water or another drink with you. I tailor coaching to your sport and goals, so come ready to discuss what you’d like to work on.
In your first mental performance lesson, we go over your intake blueprint form. I tailor coaching to your sport and goals, with a focus on areas such as focus, resilience, and decision-making. If you’re unsure what to complete beforehand, ask me for details.
Evening Slots on request only , Weekends Slots Saturday Monrings available on request only.
Choose a packageCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson. Cancel after that and you are charged 50% of the lesson price. No-shows are charged 100%.
Expiry
Prepaid lessons expire 12 months after purchase.
Rescheduling
Reschedule 24hrs before session time starts.